Alarms go iff.driving.allights go out.cant see .driving interstates at 70 to 80 MPH...this is real danger to all owners of ant caravans and town and country vans. Id like to file a lawsuit protecting all of us owners? How many have been killed and never reported?
The worst 2001 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical73
- Airbags72
- Transmission69
- Steering52
- Visibility41
- Brakes33
- Suspension29
- Lights28
- Engine27
- Seat belts23
- Body21
- Fuel system21
- Locks19
- Seats14
- Tires14
- Acceleration11
- Wheels3
- Driver assistance1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country
Airbag light 33Check engine light 29Transmission failure 28Headlights 27Loss of power 17Power windows 14Wipers 14Stalling 13Power steering loss 12Adaptive cruise 10Door locks 10Whining noise 10ABS 9Ball joint 9Grinding brakes 9Seat belt 8Tire blowout 8Overheating 7No deployment 6Brake failure 6Knocking 6Fuel leak 6Steering lock-up 6Fire or smoke 5Won't start 5
Recalls 2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.
- Risk
- This could result in a speaker fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V531000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
- Risk
- If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right lower control arm bolts and nuts. Owner notification began april 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V152000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Headlight malfunction
Owner reports indicate allegations of improper headlight operation of one or both headlights.some report intermittent outage or dimming.many report that the condition is random; it sometimes does not repeat and lasts for a very short duration. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see summary report for additional information.
EA05009
Headlight malfunction
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation after receiving reports from consumers that their headlights would malfunction in various ways from flickering to complete non-illumination.headlight operation is monitored by the vehicle's body control module (bcm) and front control module (fcm).odi is upgrading this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (ea05-009) to further examine the issue.
PE05004
Power liftgate latch
This investigation was opened as pe04-054 regarding reports of alleged power liftgate (plg) opening while driving.the investigation was upgraded on november 22, 2004 based on information provided by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) in its september 17, 2004 response to pe04-054. By letter of april 5, 2005, dcc has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 70,235 model year (my) 2003 chrysler town & country and dodge grand caravan vehicles equipped with the plg option.dcc has identified a problem in early production my 2003 plg control modules that can prevent the plg door from latching closed in a power open/close cycle.in this condition the plg can rise (not power open) during vehicle operation.dealers will install a revised plg control module to remedy the affected vehicles.see safety recall 05v134 for details.
EA04031
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country 148
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy
- Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your...
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2001 Chrysler Town and Country fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 22 | 19 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 |
What 2001 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2001 chrysler town and country. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag being deployed without cause. *ld the consumer stated when the airbag deployed it cracked the windshield and damaged the dashboard. The consumer requested to be reimbursed the kelly blue book value of the vehicle.
Car stopped, windshields wipers worked lighting worked, canton city police department attempted to help . I had to have the car towed ,prior to the incident autozone printed electrical problems in motion 30th street and market 8/07/2018 recall number 625600
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. When the gear shifter was placed in drive, the vehicle failed to move. In addition, the check engine and another unknown warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a ground wire from the wiring harness caused the ignition fuse to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.
Steering wheel locked up while driving, with engine running, car went off road, almost hit tree. After stopped , with engine still running ( it never stopped) I had to pull back and forth on the steering wheel, suddenly the wheel was free to turn and has acted normal since. Drove home fine , but scared it may happen again ! Kids were in van !
Fuel rail cap leaking gas intermittently . Fire safety hazard and environment issue... Contacted chrysler with no success and pointed out that the fuel rail design on my 2001 town and country 3.8 liter aluminum intake engine is the the same fuel rail design as the 2000 model that has a recall for gas leaks and fire. Chrysler would not extended the recall to my 2001 town and country 3.8 liter . To the federal safety agency ,please put my 2001 town and country 3.8 liter on the recall list so chrysler will fix this design ,fire hazard and environment issues at their cost. **as a note the similar model years 03-07 3.8 liter chrysler and dodge minivans, chrysler engineering re-designed this fuel rail and completely removed the fuel rail cap that leaks so frequently .. Hummm....... See attached pdf for model year 2000 recall
2001 town and country limited 3.8 liter engine . **engine fuel rail fuel leakage and failure**. Getting raw gas pooling on the top of the engine leaking from the fuel rail cap on the top of the end of the fuel rail(driver side of rail). I looked into this issue on earlier models and the 2000 model had the same problem with the fuel rail and **there was a recall for the year 2000 ** I have that same exact fuel rail on my 2001 van but chrysler would not fix it?? They told me my 2001 van was not on the recall list. ** this fuel leak is **dangerous! Could catch fire leaking on the top of the engine. This should be a recall for my 2001 town and country 3.8 liter engine. I have not fix this because of the high cost and a manufacture safety issue . If my van catches fire because of this I want this record. I tried many hours with chrysler dealer and chrysler corporate to get this fuel rail leak fixed by them with not success. ** please help me with this to get my 2001 van covered by the prior fuel rail recall. Thank you in advance for any help.
2001 town and country limited 3.8 liter engine . **fuel filler neck rust corrosion and failure**. Getting check engine light obd2 code p455 . Replaced fuel filler cap but did not fix problem . Noticed rust corrosion and failure at plastic to metal seem on fuel neck fill area.. This is causing fuel vapor smell also **dangerous! Should be a recall and reimbursed for fuel neck replacement cost and service mopar fuel neck pn 4809624ag
The warning light for the air bags comes on when I start the vehicle and stays on while driving. About a week a go it would come on and then turn off in a minute or so but now the warning light stays on. I am wondering if there have been any recalls for these air bags, if the vehicle is safe, and what I should do. The vehicle has 49,067 miles.
Changed brakes, rotors and calipers but after a couple of miles brakes get stuck, ABS light is on constantly and now burnt rubber smell from front wheel. We have had this issue before.
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Questions about the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country
Is the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Owners have filed 462 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country, fewer than a typical Town and Country model year.
What is the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country year score?
The 2001 Chrysler Town and Country scores 79 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chrysler Town and Country: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?
Electrical system, with 73 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles. Next is airbags (72).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and suspension.
What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have the most electrical problems?
The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most electrical complaints are 2008 (1,242 complaints), 2010 (978 complaints) and 2011 (523 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country range from 17 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 22 highway.
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